King Size Orange Strawflower is a tall, prolific bloomer that grows 36 to 40 inches high and produces masses of 2.5-inch papery blooms in blazing sunset orange tones. These double-petaled everlastings reach harvestable bloom in just 75 to 85 days from seed, making them quick to flower yet long-lasting both on the plant and after cutting. Open-pollinated and naturally drought-tolerant, this variety thrives in full sun and loves hot summers, producing flowers from June through November that dry perfectly for arrangements, crafts, and design work.
Full Sun
Moderate
6-11
40in H x 18in W
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The 2.5-inch double blooms open in stunning orange hues and retain their color and papery texture for months after drying, making them a florist and crafter favorite. Long sturdy stems grow on bushy plants that reach 36 to 40 inches tall, giving you plenty of material for cutting and arranging. Once established, these plants shrug off drought stress and bloom prolifically through summer and fall without demanding constant attention or fertilizer.
This variety excels as a dried flower for permanent floral arrangements, wreaths, crafts, and design work. The papery blooms retain their color and texture beautifully when dried, making them ideal for florists, crafters, and anyone seeking long-lasting arrangement material without the fading of traditional dried flowers.
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Sow seeds indoors in 72-cell flats or preferred seedling containers 4 to 6 weeks before your last frost date. Press seeds onto the soil surface without covering them, as light is required for germination. Maintain soil temperatures of 70 to 75°F (21 to 24°C) and bottom water or mist gently to avoid burying seeds. Seedlings will emerge in 7 to 10 days.
Where summers are long, direct sow seeds at the soil surface after the last frost date. Firm seeds lightly into contact with soil and keep moist until germination, which occurs in 7 to 21 days.
Harvest blooms when the papery petals have fully opened and show their characteristic orange coloring, typically 75 to 85 days after sowing. Cut stems in the morning when they're crisp, and use them fresh or hang upside down in a warm, dry location to dry completely for lasting arrangements.
Pinch seedlings and young plants to encourage uniform, productive branching and a bushier habit with more flowering stems.
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